DENVER (AP) — Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic was sidelined for Denver’s clash with Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics ... which is unfortunate,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said before the game. Advertisement Article continues below this ad ...

DENVER — Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic was sidelined for Denver’s clash with Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Tuesday night because of an illness. The Nuggets center went from probable to questionable to out over the course of the day. He was seen leaving the arena a little more than an hour before tipoff.

DENVER – Three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic was sidelined for Denver’s clash with Jayson Tatum and the ... which is unfortunate,” Nuggets coach Michael Malone said before the game.

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Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokić is ruled out for Tuesday's high-profile clash with Boston due to an undisclosed illness.

Jan 7, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) controls the ball as Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) guards in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The MVP-less Nuggets hung around until crunch time, but their offensive drought and Boston’s long-range shooting overwhelmed them. The game featured eight ties and 10 lead changes.  Nikola Jokić (illness) and Aaron Gordon (calf strain) were absent for the Nuggets.

Tonight was to be a marquee matchup between two title contenders but unfortunately for the Denver Nuggets they were at a major disadvantage from the jump with Nikola Jokic being ruled out due to illness.

It was billed as the battle of the last two NBA champions. Even though Nikola Jokic missed the game with an illness, what it ended up being was the latest thrilling installment between powerhouses Boston and Denver.